At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach English across all key stages and engage in extracurricular activities.
- Company: Kent College, a supportive and successful co-educational school in Canterbury.
- Benefits: Private healthcare, discounts, free lunch, and salary sacrifice schemes.
- Other info: Part-time role with potential for full-time; excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a caring community where students thrive and achieve high standards.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching English and a passion for student development.
The predicted salary is between 34024 - 41584 £ per year.
We are looking for a part-time temporary teacher (in the region of 0.6 FTE) of English for January, who will be directly responsible to the Head of Department. There may be the opportunity to make the role a full-time temporary role, which will be discussed with candidates at interview.
Specific responsibilities of the English role will include:
- Teaching English across all key stages, as required;
- Being actively involved in curricular and extracurricular activities with the department contributing to the department and school development plans;
- Keeping up-to-date records of teaching and student progress;
- Keeping up-to-date with developments in the teaching of English;
- Familiarising oneself with various specifications for the examinations their students are preparing for;
- Working with colleagues and sharing good progress.
Situated in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train, Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. Our Senior School (11 to 18 years) has some 600 pupils, with approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.
The school was graded as Excellent in all aspects following an ISI inspection in October 2022. In our most recent ISI inspection, the parent questionnaires reaffirmed the strength of our work with 98% of parents saying their child is happy, and 97% believing their child makes good or excellent progress.
We offer a range of benefits at KC, including: private healthcare with Benenden Health, retail and gym membership discounts, free lunch during term time, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and home and tech scheme, among many others.
The position is Part Time, in the region of 0.6 FTE, Temporary. Closing date: 20th September 2026, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date, the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
Teacher of English in Canterbury employer: Kent College, Canterbury
Kent College Canterbury is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for Nursery Practitioners. With a focus on employee well-being, the role provides a unique 4-day work week, allowing for a better work-life balance, alongside benefits such as on-site parking, free lunches during term time, and a cycle-to-work scheme. The college fosters professional growth and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those passionate about early childhood education.
